Gjensidige Forsikring ASA, commonly known as Gjensidige, is a leading insurance company headquartered in Oslo, Norway. Established in 1816, Gjensidige has a rich history and has evolved into a prominent player in the Nordic insurance market, providing a wide range of services across Norway and other major regions in Scandinavia. Specialising in general insurance, Gjensidige offers products such as property, casualty, and health insurance, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and innovative solutions. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a strong market position as one of Norway's largest insurers, recognised for its financial stability and commitment to sustainability. Gjensidige continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted choice for individuals and businesses seeking reliable insurance coverage.
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In 2024, Gjensidige reported total carbon emissions of approximately 501,408,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 434,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 438,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 500,536,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses various categories such as purchased goods and services (63,773,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (2,741,000 kg CO2e). In comparison, their 2023 emissions were about 528,674,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 319,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions at 340,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 528,015,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. Gjensidige has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 75% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2025, based on 2019 levels. Additionally, they are committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in their investment portfolios by 2050. Their targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), covering 89% of their total investment and lending by financed emissions as of 2022. Overall, Gjensidige's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to reducing their carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals, with a focus on responsible investments and significant emission reduction targets.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | - | 000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | 1,475,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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